The picture below shows the reproductive system of a bull - NSC Agricultural Sciences - Question 4 - 2020 - Paper 1
Question 4
The picture below shows the reproductive system of a bull.
4.1.1 Identify A, B and C.
4.1.2 State ONE function of A.
4.1.3 Indicate the role of gland D.
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Step 1
Identify A, B and C.
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A. Testes/scrotum
B. Penis/urethra
C. Vas deferens/sperm duct
Step 2
State ONE function of A.
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Secretion of hormone testosterone/male sex hormone
Step 3
Indicate the role of gland D.
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Secretes fluid that transports the sperm cells
Step 4
Give a term for the condition described in the statement above.
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Lack of libido
Step 5
State THREE causes of the condition given in QUESTION 4.2.1.
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Immaturity/lack of experience
Malnutrition
Stress
Step 6
Identify the hours after oestrus when the highest pregnancy percentage rate may be achieved.
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10 to 13 hours after onset of oestrus
Step 7
Give a reason why an inseminator will be able to inseminate the cow between the first hour and 12 hours after the start of oestrus.
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The cow will be receptive to the bull during this period.
Step 8
State TWO visible signs showing that the cow is in oestrus.
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Mucus strings from the vulva
Swollen and red vulva
Step 9
Give ONE reason to inseminate heifers before ovulation.
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The ovum has a shorter lifespan than a sperm cell.
Step 10
Indicate ONE requirement of a successful insemination.
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Use of healthy/viable sperm.
Step 11
Label A, B and C.
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A. Egg cell/female gamete
B. Sperm cell/male gamete
C. Zygote/fertilized egg cell
Step 12
Name the reproductive process represented in the diagram above.
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Fertilisation
Step 13
Identify the process in the reproductive cycle of mature cows illustrated above.
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Pregnancy/gestation
Step 14
Name the THREE stages of the process identified in QUESTION 4.5.1.
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Ovum/stage of ovum
Embryo/embryonic stage
Foetal stage of foetus
Step 15
Indicate the normal presentation of the calf in pelvis at birth.
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Anterior
Step 16
Name the condition referred to in the statement above.
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Dystocia
Step 17
Give TWO signs of an animal that is experiencing birth problems.
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Signs of profound distress/excessive pain
Exhaustion
Step 18
State ONE cause of birth problems in heifers.
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Large fetus/small-sized heifer
Step 19
Name the hormone that initiates milk release.
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Oxytocin
Step 20
Name the milk produced in the first three days after calving.
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Colostrum/beastings
Step 21
Explain the process in the scenario above.
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Embryo transfer/ER
Step 22
What is the importance of the process in QUESTION 4.7?
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Creation of multiple offspring with the desirable characteristics of superior parents
Step 23
Explain what a donor cow is.
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A superior cow used for implantation to inferior cows.